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Panasonic ZS30 vs Samsung TL350

Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 front
 
Samsung TL350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
47
Overall
38

Panasonic ZS30 vs Samsung TL350 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 198g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ40
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS25
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS35
Samsung TL350
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.8) lens
  • 195g - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Alternative Name is WB2000
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Panasonic ZS30 vs Samsung TL350 Overview

Following is a extended review of the Panasonic ZS30 vs Samsung TL350, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the ZS30 (18MP) and TL350 (10MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS30 was introduced 2 years after the TL350 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the ZS30 grades vs the TL350 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Samsung TL350

 ZS30 TL350 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2010More modern by 36 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung TL350 over the Panasonic ZS30

 TL350 ZS30 
Manually focus More exact focus

Common features in the Panasonic ZS30 and Samsung TL350

 ZS30 TL350 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution920k920kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Panasonic ZS30 vs Samsung TL350 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS30 offers exterior dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL350 has sizing of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the ZS30 versus the TL350.

Panasonic ZS30 vs Samsung TL350 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the ZS30 and TL350 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic ZS30 vs Samsung TL350 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS30 vs Samsung TL350 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS30 and TL350.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Panasonic ZS30 to offer you greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern ZS30 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS30 vs Samsung TL350 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS30 vs Samsung TL350 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS30 vs Samsung TL350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS30 Portrait photography info
Samsung TL350 Portrait photography info
33
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
35
has manual focus
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS30 Street photography factors
Samsung TL350 Street photography factors
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
lighter than competitors in class (198g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
65
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS30 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL350 as a Sports photography camera
46
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (260 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
29
image stabilization (Optical)
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS30 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL350 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competitors in class (198 grams)
has focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (480mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (260 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
60
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS30
Landscape photography with Samsung TL350
44
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery (260 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
50
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic ZS30
Vlogging with Samsung TL350
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (198g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
32
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
does not have selfie friendly screen
missing mic jack
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Panasonic ZS30 vs Samsung TL350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS30 and Samsung TL350
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30Samsung TL350
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 Samsung TL350
Alternate name Lumix DMC-TZ40 WB2000
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-07 2010-02-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4896 x 3672 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-480mm (20.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/2.4-5.8
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 920k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.40 m 5.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 608 x 342 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 138 x 78 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 198g (0.44 lb) 195g (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $250 $400